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The role of a cybersecurity leader within an organization has significantly changed and grown in a short amount of time. The cybersecurity function is no longer a standalone function that has traditionally operated in silo from the rest of the organization. The role of cybersecurity within the organization touches every aspect of your business and is one that requires new evolving qualities. A cybersecurity leader has traditionally been thought of as a technical type of leader, but this role has shifted to become more of a business acumen that can represent risk at the broader organization level. The need to translate and relate technical skills still holds incredible value at this level. Having both these qualities is becoming a requirement for this role. Because of the importance of cybersecurity, we are seeing a significant increase in the need for C-level representation at the executive and boardroom levels, and this role as we know it today is the Chief Information...